Grants in natural and earth sciences. The Foundation’s interests include:

Oceanography;

Marine biology and fisheries;

Wildlife management;

Climate studies and atmospheric sciences; and

Geophysics.

The scope of funded projects ranges from local to international.

Grants are to nonprofit charitable organizations, mainly in the USA. Among the Foundation’s grant recipients are numerous universities, other educational and scientific institutions, and a few conservation NGOs.

Geographical Distribution of Grant Activities in Developing Countries

Worldwide

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Potential grant seekers should research the Foundation’s grants lists for recent years.

The Vetlesen Prize is awarded for scientific achievement resulting in a clearer understanding of the Earth, its history, or its relations to the universe. The competition is open to any individual anywhere in the world. The prize consists of US$250 thousand and a medal.